Real Estate Insights Articles
Spring 2024 Market Update
In Summit County, we have seen prices continue to increase since the dip last summer. Even though mortgage rates are taming buyer demand, the number of new listings hitting the market are near the lowest level they’ve been in the last 5 years. While things may...
April Podcast with Amy Nakos!
Listen to my podcast by clicking the button or read the transcript below!Welcome to Mountain Real Estate. This is Candice De with Your Castle Summit. We have a treat today as we get to talk with Amy Nakos, also of Your Castle Summit. So welcome, Amy. Thanks...
PODCAST: Running Opposite the Crowd with Steve Smith
Welcome to Mountain Real Estate. Today we have the pleasure of Steve Smith joining us to talk about his experience in real estate in the mountains. Welcome, Steve. I'm happy to be welcomed. I'm going to give a little background on how Steve and I got connected. And...
What does the NAR Settlement mean for me?
Background: There was a class action lawsuit (several actually) against some large real estate brokerages and NAR related to broker commissions. NAR is a trade organization representing realtors across the country. Our local organizations (Summit Association of...
PODCAST: March 2024 Update and Bonus Surprise
Welcome to Mountain Real Estate - this is Candice De with Your Castle Summit coming to you with an update on some national trends, some Denver trends, and Summit County Colorado. I'll start with the national update of some of our macroeconomic factors that impact real...
Podcast: HOA Fees
I’m excited to share some more tidbits about Summit County and Denver real estate here in 2024 today. We are going to talk about why monthly fees are going up in real estate. We know our grocery bills are going up and there's inflation, but there's a couple of other...
Mountain Town Short Term Rental Rules
Short Term Rental = Less than 30 daysUpdated January 2024 Summit County Unincorporated Summit County (Wildernest, Frisco West, Summit Cove, etc) See Summit County Parcel Map Anticipate years before licenses are available to anyone but primary residents. Areas are...
How to Rack Up 5 Star Reviews On Your New Short Term Rental
5 star reviews are critical to a new short term rental owner or an owner of a primary residence or second home that would like to use their property to generate income. This article takes you through the steps that I use to ensure a 5 star review is given by your renter.
10 Essential Steps for Home Winterization: Stay Cozy and Save Money
Winterizing your home is a smart investment in both your comfort and your finances. These ten essential steps will help you stay warm, reduce your energy bills, and protect your home during the cold months. Make sure to address these winterization tasks before the first snowfall, so you can enjoy a cozy and worry-free winter season.
Myths that May Prevent You from Owning a Home
Have you thought about owning a home, but just felt like it was too out of reach right now? While you have to be in a position for it to make sense, there are some myths that may be preventing very eligible buyers from taking the leap! This blog post will reveal the reality of these real estate myths.
5 Things to Know Before Buying a “Mountain House”
Narendra and I have recently decided to take COVID life to a place where we want to play. We bought a house in Frisco, Colorado and are embracing the mountain life! Here are 5 things you should know before buying a mountain home.
Lessons Learned from our First Flip
Here are some lessons we learned from buying our first real estate investment and selling it.